As Miami-Dade Mayor, Commissioner Monestime will fully embrace the challenge of finding solutions to reverse the impact of climate change and sea-level rise in South Florida. From committing to the complete “decarbonization” of Miami-Dade’s operations and infrastructure by 2035 to sparking innovation and collaboration with local universities, and private business and major industry leaders, in transforming South Florida into the “Silicon Valley” of green technology – Jean Monestime is ready to lead in protecting our environment.

A MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR ALL!

Miami-Dade is one of the most socially and culturally diverse counties in the nation. Being a mecca of diversity, however, does come with some challenges. As your next mayor, Commissioner Monestime will ensure that Miami-Dade continues its strong and enduring tradition of inclusiveness, equality, and acceptance for all our current residents and anyone who wishes to call Miami-Dade County their home.

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ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOBS

As a longtime small business owner, Commissioner Monestime understands what it takes to create jobs, meet a payroll, and expand businesses to foster overall economic growth. He's also an advocate for workers' rights. As mayor, Commissioner Monestime will draw from his experience in the business world and propose initiatives that will make the opening of new small businesses easier and faster. At the same time, he will focus on attracting new, small and large enterprises to relocate to strategic areas of Miami-Dade, providing new, high-quality jobs.

GOOD GOVERNMENT

Commissioner Monestime strongly believes in a county government that lives within its means and ensures that every proposed public expenditure is easily accessible, clear to understand, and can be easily disputed by any resident before a single dollar is appropriated.

ON THE ISSUES

TRANSPORTATION

The ever-increasing traffic gridlock has fully gripped Miami-Dade County to a standstill, causing our residents valuable time, money, and stress. There is simply no excuse for the current state of our transportation system, particularly after having a voter-approved revenue source dedicated exclusively to addressing our transportation needs. We need a mayor who has the political will to implement a modern, cost-effective, and reliable transportation system that the people need and want for a better Miami-Dade County.

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AFFORDABILITY

The lack of affordable housing in Miami-Dade is a crisis that knows no ethnic boundaries. Commissioner Monestime understands that a growing majority of our residents struggle because of the high costs of housing in our community and believes that hard-working families are being “priced-out” and “forced-out” of their homes, their communities, and out of the County they call home. As Miami- Dade County’s next Mayor, he will take bold steps and decisive action to bring an end to this grave instability facing our community.

It’s time to foster a new era of prosperity and

success for everyone in Miami-Dade County.

Jean Monestime is a different kind of candidate in this crowded election cycle. He is running for Mayor of Miami-Dade County to set our vibrant and diverse community in a bold, new direction. It’s time for a mayor who possesses the political will to secure a brighter future for all who call Miami-Dade County home.

Jean Monestime is the first Haitian-American elected County Commissioner and former Chairman of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners. He is running for Mayor of Miami-Dade County to set this vibrant and diverse community in a bold, new direction.

Throughout his more than 30 years as a resident of Miami-Dade County, Commissioner Monestime strongly believes that there is no greater gift than the gift of service to others. Mr. Monestime was elected to serve the residents of District 2 on the Board of County Commissioners in 2010 and was overwhelmingly re-elected in 2014. That same year, he was unanimously chosen by his colleagues to serve as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. In early 2015, while serving as Chairman, he was selected unanimously to preside over the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) Governing Board.

Earlier in his public service career, he served as Councilman and Vice Mayor for the City of North Miami, as well as educating and guiding our community’s youth by serving as a Miami-Dade County Public School Teacher. Among his extensive civic engagement and community involvement, Commissioner Monestime has served as a member of the NAACP, the Haitian-American Grassroots Coalition, Board Member of the Turner Tech High School Academy of Finance, the Society of Haitian-American Professionals and Entrepreneurs, and The Florida Governor’s Haiti Advisory Group, among many others.

Commissioner Monestime is a proud small business owner. He holds an MBA from the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Florida International University (FIU). Mr. Monestime is also a graduate of the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program from the illustrious Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Commissioner Monestime and his family have been active members of the Eden SDA Church since 1981, where he’s served as Head Elder and former Choir Director. Commissioner Monestime is married to Kettia Monestime and has two adult sons.

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The past few weeks have impacted every single one of us. But we must remember that, we are in this together. As one community, we will face the challenge ahead. I believe in our boundless humanity and our community's resilience and determination. Together, we will work to overcome the Coronavirus health crisis and restore our way of life. - Jean Monestime